Husband on hormones

Hello Liznal 

I can appreciate where you are coming from having endured 3 years on Hormone Therapy myself. I was lucky I only had a couple of weeks when I was just not myself - irritable, argumentative and downright grumpy!

It's highly possible it's either his HT or Chemotherapy that's making him like this. I don't think you can do anything about the Chemotherapy but you could tell his team of your issues and ask if it's possible to change his Hormone Therapy drug.

If you have a "Maggie's" near you it might be worth you both calling in for a chat and a brew - Maggie's is a great Cancer Support Charity - link here - "Maggie's". Our Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week) will also be able to offer you some support.

Sadly Prostate Cancer is "a couple's cancer" and you need to look after yourself as well as your husband.

I hope the above helps.

Best wishes - Brian.

Thank you.

It's good to hear from someone who understands. We don't have a Maggie's near us but I may go and talk to the MacMilan teamnext time we are at the hodpital.

Hi Liznal , sorry to hear your OH is having problems.  I had some new meds last year for about 3 months and my wife thought my behaviour changed.  I wasn’t aware of it at the time and it was only when I stopped and then returned to normal that she told me about it.  So I think it is possible he just thinks he is acting normally.  Does he have a close friend or relative who might be able to convince him?  Secondly, it might be possible for his oncologist to change his meds as they all seem to have different side effects. 

Thanks for your suggestions. It might be that we ask for his hormones to be changed. Love the support from this group. Helos to know I'm not alone with this.